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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It also matters whether kids are included if they take an AP test rather than an SOL. It's very unlikely any child that took an AP test would have failed their SOL test.[/quote]

Regarding whether students who take an AP test instead of an SOL are included in school rankings, here’s how it works:

In Virginia, students who take AP exams can use them as a substitute for the SOLs in some subjects. However, they are often still required to take SOL tests to meet graduation or federal accountability requirements. So, even though AP exams can count for verified credit, many AP students still participate in the SOL pool.

[b]Additionally, SchoolDigger uses average SOL scores to rank schools and includes all students, whether they take standard or AP courses, in their performance data. So, the rankings reflect the overall student body’s achievements, ensuring a fair comparison across schools.[/b]

You’re right that it’s unlikely a student passing an AP test would fail an SOL, but since the SOLs are standardized and taken statewide, they give a consistent measure of performance across different districts and schools, making them a reliable benchmark.[/quote]

You need 1 verified math credit for an advanced diploma in Virginia. Every even moderately advanced FCPS student will satisfy that requirement in middle school. How does school digger account for the absence of that high scoring cohort? [/quote]

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