Students in Massachusetts lead the nation in achievement on Advanced Placement exams, according to the nonprofit group behind the tests.
More than 32 percent of Massachusetts students who graduated from public high schools last year scored a three or better on at least one test, according to a report released Wednesday by the College Board.
They edged out students in Maryland, where 31.2 percent of 2017 graduates scored a three or better, effectively meaning they passed. Nationally, 22.8 percent passed an exam.
It’s the second year in a row in the top spot for Massachusetts, which also had the greatest increase in performance over the last decade.
“Massachusetts wins the prize,” David Coleman, president and CEO of the College Board, said in an interview. “It is the state for two years running that has most expanded both access and performance, simultaneously.”
Gov. Charlie Baker said Massachusetts is proud of its students and teachers.
“Our state is focused on providing kids from every ZIP code with a quality and affordable education from early education to post graduate, and will keep working on opportunities to provide pathways to success for all,” he said.
