Dedham AP Scores Below State Average

DEDHAM, MA - Dedham High School students didn't beat the state average when it came to the 2015-16 AP exam, according to new data.

Data compiled by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shows that 58.5 percent of AP exams taken by DHS students received a score of at least three out of five, below the state average. Many colleges and universities count scores of three or higher towards college credit.

The state average is 66.5 percent, a 0.2 percent increase over last year.

Here's Dedham's full breakdown

• Test Taken: 349
• Tests that scored 1/5: 58
• Tests that scored 2/5: 87
• Tests that scored 3/5: 90
• Tests that scored 4/5: 77
• Tests that scored 5/5: 37
• Percent of tests that scored a 1 or 2: 41.5 percent
• Percent of tests and scored between 3-5: 58.5 percent

Click here to see the data from the DESE.

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