AP® Statistics

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Also, check out this reference for the best AP® Statistics review books.

Albert.io Practice Exam Distributions

We thought it would be helpful to bridge the gap between our AP® Score Calculator (above) with the original practice exams published on Albert.io. This way, you can see how your practice in Albert.io might translate into the score curves on the real exams. NOTE — These score distributions are ONLY relevant for the multiple-choice sections of Albert.io’s full-length practice exams. All of these practice exams are 100% original and can only be found on Albert.io here.

What is a good AP® Statistics score?

The College Board deems scores of 3, 4, and 5 as passing scores. Qualitatively, scores of 3, 4, and 5 are “qualified”, “well qualified”, and  “extremely well qualified” respectively. High AP® scores can can improve college applications and qualify you for college credit. Policies for any given school or department will vary, so check the AP® policy of a school on the College Board website here.

Thinking about the other students’ scores can also help determine a “good” score. In 2024, 252,914 students took the AP® Statistics exam, and 61.8% of them passed. You can reference the latest 2024 student score distributions here.

What is the average AP® Statistics score?

The average score is different for every exam because of variation in students taking the exam and question difficulty. The averages for the past five years were 2.96 in 2024, 2.89 in 2023, 2.89 in 2022, 2.85 in 2021, and 2.95 in 2020. A simple average of these scores over the past five years is around 2.91.

Why are AP® Statistics scores curved?

Curving scores account for the varying difficulty of AP® Statistics exams to ensure that students taking a harder version of the exam are not unfairly assessed. A new curve is used yearly to provide a consistent standard to report student ability.

How do I get a 5 on AP® Statistics?

Getting a 5 takes careful content knowledge, targeted practice and dedicated studying. Only around 16% earn the top score for the AP® Statistics exam. To get a 5, start studying ASAP® and focus on applying concepts to specific situations. Make sure you can read and make any of the graphs you have learned and that you can explain statistical concepts with both math and words. Start your preparation with some free resources from Albert. Here are a few general resources:

• Is AP® Statistics Hard?
• How to Study for AP® Statistics
• Z-score Calculations & Percentiles in a Normal Distribution: AP® Statistics
• The Ultimate List of AP® Statistics Tips

Finally, for multiple choice question practice, work through Albert’s study guide page. The questions are aligned with the College Board curriculum so you can focus on the subjects where you need the most help.

Why should I use this AP® Statistics score calculator?

Our AP® Statistics score calculator uses College Board score calculation worksheets from officially released exams. Use this score calculator to track progress on each sections and budget a little more studying to mastering them. Using this calculator to celebrate your improvement can also be a great confidence booster and maximize your performance on test day.