How Well Did Braintree Perform on the AP Exam?

BRAINTREE, MA - Braintree High School students can get the high scores on the AP exam, but exactly how good are they?

As published last week, 79.7 percent of AP scores in Braintree were at least a three out of five, according to data from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Of the 635 AP tests taken during the 2014-15 school year, about 22.2 percent were a perfect five out of five. The most common score was a four, which was the result of 31.18 percent of exams. 26.3 percent of the exams received a three.

Many colleges and universities count scores of three or higher towards college credit.

Here's the full breakdown:

Scores

• 1: 15 tests
• 2: 114 tests
• 3: 167 tests
• 4: 198 tests
• 5: 141 tests
• Tests Taken: 635