Achievement gap on AP scores grows in Montgomery County schools, as overall performance dips: The county school system touts the growing number of students taking Advanced Placement tests, but overall performance has declined recently and the achievement gap between racial groups has grown over the past five years.
Still, Board of Education members stress the importance of opening up Advanced Placement tests and classes to more Montgomery County Public School students — and more black and Hispanic students in particular.
As one of the school system's Seven Keys to College Readiness, the school system includes earning a 3 on an AP exam or a 4 on an International Baccalaureate exam.
