Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Antonio Badillo Hernandez ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ELEM. ANTONIO BADILLO HERNANDEZ serves the west part of Aguadilla, PR, covering an attendance area of approximately 75.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of around 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Antonio Badillo Hernandez's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Antonio Badillo Hernandez ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Antonio Badillo Hernandez is 0.10, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
95%
100%
Black
1%
n/a
White
4%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
14%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Antonio Badillo Hernandez's ranking?
Antonio Badillo Hernandez is ranked #472 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Antonio Badillo Hernandez?
480 students attend Antonio Badillo Hernandez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Antonio Badillo Hernandez students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Antonio Badillo Hernandez?
Antonio Badillo Hernandez has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Antonio Badillo Hernandez offer ?
Antonio Badillo Hernandez offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Antonio Badillo Hernandez part of?
Antonio Badillo Hernandez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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