The top reported proficiency rate is 61% in Math. The lowest is 41% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on State Specialty Schools Ii- Amana Academy West Atlanta
State Specialty Schools II-Amana Academy West Atlanta operates as a single tuition-free public charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade on a nature-based campus in Mableton, in south Cobb County. The school opened in fall 2022 on property owned by the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and is adding one grade level each year, so a family enrolling a young child can expect the school to expand through eighth grade rather than require a transition elsewhere for middle school.
The school's academic footprint is still forming. State testing data covers grades three through five so far. In math, proficiency runs in the mid-range across these grades, with performance strongest in grades three and four and notably lower in grade five. In English language arts, proficiency in grade three sits below grade four and five, which show steadier results. Science, tested only in grade five, shows the weakest proficiency of any subject tested. On the overall proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades, this school ranks in the top quartile among Cobb County's districts. Chronic absenteeism is low, placing the school in the top quartile as well. The school has only one year of testing data available, so longer-term trends cannot yet be assessed.
The enrollment is small, under two hundred students, spread across the active grades. The student body is predominantly Black, with smaller populations of white, multiracial, and Hispanic students, and very few Asian students. Free-or-reduced-price-lunch data and special-population counts are not publicly reported for this school.
The school's distinguishing academic features are substantial. It operates on an Expeditionary Learning model paired with a STEM curriculum built around hands-on projects. Arabic instruction is required in all grades K-8, and students in grades six through eight can elect French as well. This language commitment and project-based pedagogy differ from typical public school approaches in the region and appeal to families specifically seeking that educational style. The outdoor campus setting integrated with the Girl Scouts property shapes the learning environment in a way few schools in the immediate area can replicate.
Because the school is still in its early years of operation and growth, families should ask the school directly about long-term academic progression, how the phased grade expansion affects teaching continuity, and what support structures exist as enrollment builds. The grade-five math and science results suggest areas worth discussing with staff about instructional focus and resource needs as the school matures. The school represents a durable new choice for families in south Cobb seeking an alternative to traditional district schools, particularly those drawn to STEM, world languages, and experiential learning models.
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