At Marshfield Area Catholic Schools we are proud to maintain a tradition of academic excellence.
Our young students at St. John the Baptist Primary receive an outstanding educational foundation, with an emphasis in reading and math. At Our Lady of Peace Intermediate their talents are nurtured further as they transition from emerging learners to middle school students. Our primary and intermediate students score among the highest in the country on the nationally-administered Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Additionally, the MACS system is the only school system in the area that has a grade 1-12 Spanish program.
Iowa Test of Basic Skills - 2008-2009 Primary and Intermediate School Composite Averages
Grade 2 – 98th percentile composite average
Grade 3 – 98th percentile composite average
Grade 4 – 96th percentile composite average
Grade 5 – 98th percentile composite average
At Columbus Catholic Middle School we continue a strong academic base and introduce a variety of electives through our Exploratory Program. In a nurturing environment we encourage students to explore new interests and opportunities. Aside from our strong academics at CCMS, we strive to guide our students in developing greater organizational skills and stronger study habits that they will need in high school and beyond.
Iowa Test of Basic Skills - 2008-2009 Middle School Composite Averages
Grade 6 – 95th percentile composite average
Grade 7 – 86th percentile composite average
Grade 8 – 92nd percentile composite average
Columbus Catholic High School is known for its outstanding academics and its exceptional school spirit. Our CCHS students typically score the highest in our area on the ACT test. Over 90% of our Juniors take the ACT each year. At the same time, the vast majority of Columbus students participate in both athletics and music. We offer a variety of Honors, Advanced Placement, and college-credit courses to our CCHS students. In 2009, over $250,000 in college scholarships were awarded to our graduating seniors.
2008-2009 Columbus High School ACT Average – 23.6
For more information please contact Mary Hartl in our Development Office at 387-2444.