More Massachusetts Students Finding Success on AP Exams, number of Black students passing doubles

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More Massachusetts Students Finding Success on AP Exams​

State’s investment in fee subsidies enables more to participate
Oct 31, 2024

Boston — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that the number of Massachusetts public school students who took Advanced Placement (AP) exams and earned a score of 3 or higher has risen since 2021, with Black and Hispanic/Latino students making some of the strongest gains, according to new data from the College Board. Overall, the number of Massachusetts public school students taking Advanced Placement tests grew 20 percent between 2021 and 2024, in part because the state has expanded fee waivers available to help students afford the tests. Students who take AP courses in high school are more likely to enroll in a 4-year college and perform better in introductory college courses.

The number of Black students scoring 3 or higher on an AP test more than doubled between 2021 and 2024, and the number of Hispanic/Latino students nearly doubled, compared to an overall increase of 39 percent for Massachusetts public school students. These gains came as the number of Massachusetts students taking AP exams was rising, up 40 percent for Black students and 56 percent for Hispanic/Latino students, compared to 20 percent overall.

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A score of 3 out of 5 on an AP exam indicates a student’s ability to complete work for an introductory college-level course in that subject area. Some colleges will award students credit for AP scores of 3 or higher.

From spring 2022 through spring 2024, the state used federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to defray the costs of AP tests for low-income students. The exams cost almost $100 each without a fee subsidy. During the current school year, the state has committed to funding up to $1.25 million in fee subsidies for AP and International Baccalaureate exams as part of the Executive Office of Education’s efforts to reimagine high school. With the state’s contribution, low-income students – or their school – will only need to pay $22 per AP test.

“The Healey-Driscoll Administration has been focused on expanding access to AP courses and making the test more affordable so all students can excel, particularly for historically underserved students. While there is still more progress to make, it’s very clear that our efforts are working,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “I hope students see this as a signal that we believe they can tackle difficult courses with support from their teachers.”

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[Hoodoo Child]

All we ever wanted was a level playing field to start, and these are just some of the many results. That's why they consider "AA" and DEI" to be such bad words..

 

[the cac mamba]

Mass is lowkey one of the best run/successful states in the country

 

[Lakers Offseason]

Mass is lowkey one of the best run/successful states in the country

States like MA and other northeastern states are gonna be fine if Trump removes the federal Department of Education. Some of these states will probably thrive if the mandated standardized testing is removed and they can focus on education.

 

[Elim Garak]

First good news I've heard in awhile.

 

[IsThatBrothaMouzone?]

States like MA and other northeastern states are gonna be fine if Trump removes the federal Department of Education. Some of these states will probably thrive if the mandated standardized testing is removed and they can focus on education.

This is why those fat idiot white boys up north vote Republican for President.

They claim to love MAGA but you'll never see them move to a red state unless they retire to Florida. They know Blue states are run MUCH better, so they can vote Trump and give the rest of America the middle finger.

 

[RugbyMan]

All we ever wanted was a level playing field to start, and these are just some of the many results. That's why they consider "AA" and DEI" to be such bad words..

Cacs can’t function on a level playing field, which is why equality and diversity send them into a rage. Cacs are so spiteful that they’ll come up with some scheme to try and sabotage this. Black Excellence swells their resentment.

Side note: I heard the modern Olympics were brought back by a cac who wanted to “prove the superiority of the white race”.

Sports is one of the few examples of an equal playing field and they continuously get washed in that

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

States like MA and other northeastern states are gonna be fine if Trump removes the federal Department of Education. Some of these states will probably thrive if the mandated standardized testing is removed and they can focus on education.

Coastal Elites gonna hold it down regardless of what hoe ass Trump does