MADISON, Wis. — Students across the Madison Metropolitan School District showcased their aptitude for Advanced Placement exams this year.
This spring 2,043 high schoolers completed a total of 4,521 AP exams, which is a 10.7% rise in student participation and an 18.9% increase in total exams taken over the previous year.
MMSD reported 80.2% of students scored a three or higher , up from 76% the year before. The average exam score also climbed from 3.40 to 3.54 out of a maximum score of five…