Amana Academy School

Public, Charter K-8

 285 S Main St
       Alpharetta, GA  30009


(678) 624-0989

District: Fulton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,669 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  731

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.5%
White:
20.2%
Asian:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.1% Help


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Compare Details Amana Academy School ranks better than 87.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 26th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Amana Academy School ranks better than 82.3% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Amana Academy School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.5%), White (20.2%), Asian (18.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amana Academy School is 14, which is the 30th best among 64 elementary schools in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amana Academy School is $10,669. 48 elementary schools in the Fulton County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Amana Academy School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Amana Academy School 103rd of 582 Georgia public middle schools. (See Amana Academy School in the ranking list.)

Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 70th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Amana Academy School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 84.34 107th 1125 90.5%
2008 87.56 70th 1134 93.8%
2009 86.19 89th 1133 92.1%
2010 73.06 307th 1183 74.0%
2011 80.44 195th 1212 83.9%
2012 77.75 230th 1201 80.8%
2013 71.25 371st 1225 69.7%
2014 74.15 308th 1231 75.0%
2015 69.73 314th 1240 74.7%
2016 68.08 345th 1233 72.0%
2017 71.56 300th 1205 75.1%
2018 83.69 183rd 1209 84.9%
2019 86.08 154th 1234 87.5%
2021 74.88 283rd 1214 76.7%
2022 82.93 208th 1244 83.3%
2023 87.57 152nd 1242 87.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Amana Academy School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 79.12 54th 445 87.9%
2008 79.60 67th 462 85.5%
2009 85.17 33rd 466 92.9%
2010 73.73 101st 494 79.6%
2011 83.04 40th 504 92.1%
2012 80.53 51st 508 90.0%
2013 73.51 115th 527 78.2%
2014 78.28 67th 521 87.1%
2015 84.42 67th 537 87.5%
2016 72.87 121st 545 77.8%
2017 80.68 87th 539 83.9%
2018 83.76 74th 543 86.4%
2019 82.28 88th 559 84.3%
2021 74.17 120th 542 77.9%
2022 85.67 69th 567 87.8%
2023 79.61 102nd 577 82.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Open Quote Amana is a wonderful learning choice for all students. The smaller class sizes, epsecially in middle school are invaluable. The teachers are very engaging and highly trained. Students have the opportunity through Expeditionary Learning to fully delve into curriculum standards through hands on experiences that incorporate all subject areas. The school focuses also on making global citizens of their students who show compassion and leadership while trying to make the world a better place. Close Quote


by a principal
Sunday, April 2, 2017

Open Quote The ratings do not communicate the whole picture. Amana Academy middle school students are performing better than 99 of students across Georgia as evidenced by the Student Growth Performance metric. Most students transfer to our school in elementary grades and the data clearly shows Amana's program lifts their academic achievement over time at a faster rate than their peers at other schools through the middle school grades. We credit a collaboration between parents and faculty who implement the acclaimed Harvard-based EL Education program with a STEM theme that prepares students become 21st century change-makers! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Open Quote Great school- STEM certified and awesome expeditionary leaning program. My kids love it here! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 5, 2016

Open Quote My girls have enjoyed learning at Amana Academy. My daughter was having some difficulty in maths and her teacher stepped out of her way to help her cope with challenges. Great team to work with. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 19, 2011

Open Quote This is my daughter's 2nd year at Amana and we are very happy with our choice to send her here. When I ask her how her day was she either says "great!" or gives me a bug thumbs up with a smile :) Close Quote


by a student
Monday, May 2, 2011

Open Quote The school is open and contains a friendly environment that is absolutely impossible to find in any "normal" public school. Although the education is claimed to be stupendous, its is more based on testing and more testing. Also, while some teachers are fantastic and provide lifelong learning experiences, the other few are lazy and often do not know how to efficiently teach or develop a teaching style. However, the school is very in touch with parents and promotes several activities. If more students were to come to this school and more parents volunteered, then Amana Academy would be able to provide a bright future for all children seeing it is diverse, in depth, and provides a simple outward approach to education in terms of their building, supplies, and materials. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Amana Academy School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 76 28 56 2 0 n/a n/a 25 187
2007 94 43 79 6 0 n/a n/a 30 252
2008 123 91 102 5 0 n/a n/a 43 364
2009 124 114 126 7 0 n/a n/a 50 421
2010 135 133 128 11 1 0 40 0 448
2011 144 142 146 17 2 3 42 0 496
2012 161 162 133 38 3 0 33 0 530
2013 217 224 132 35 2 0 42 0 652
2014 235 258 133 47 1 1 37 0 712
2015 222 261 113 58 1 1 39 0 695
2016 196 307 108 87 1 1 41 0 741
2017 203 276 121 88 0 2 36 0 726
2018 171 279 106 103 1 2 37 0 699
2019 150 289 120 95 1 2 37 0 694
2020 138 329 111 103 1 1 40 0 723
2021 141 348 141 105 2 1 42 0 780
2022 157 317 139 104 3 2 38 0 760
2023 148 296 138 99 3 1 46 0 731

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Amana Academy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 187 n/a n/a 0
2007 252 n/a n/a 0
2008 364 n/a n/a 4.4
2009 421 23.5 17.9 7.3
2010 448 20.5 21.8 4
2011 496 34.0 14.5 8.7
2012 530 41.0 12.9 21.7
2013 652 42.3 15.4 27.1
2014 712 52.8 13.4 32.7
2015 695 27.0 25.7 40
2016 741 29.0 25.5 52.2
2017 726 51.8 14.0 54.4
2018 699 36.8 18.9 53.5
2019 694 55.3 12.5 45.2
2020 723 53.5 13.5 41.5
2021 780 48.3 16.1 39.7
2022 760 57.5 13.2 n/a
2023 731 52.0 14.0 30.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Amana Academy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 187 n/a n/a 0
2007 252 n/a n/a 0
2008 364 n/a n/a 4.4
2009 421 23.5 17.9 7.3
2010 448 20.5 21.8 4
2011 496 34.0 14.5 8.7
2012 530 41.0 12.9 21.7
2013 652 42.3 15.4 27.1
2014 712 52.8 13.4 32.7
2015 695 27.0 25.7 40
2016 741 29.0 25.5 52.2
2017 726 51.8 14.0 54.4
2018 699 36.8 18.9 53.5
2019 694 55.3 12.5 45.2
2020 723 53.5 13.5 41.5
2021 780 48.3 16.1 39.7
2022 760 57.5 13.2 n/a
2023 731 52.0 14.0 30.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Amana Academy School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $24 (0.3%) $7,890 (99.7%) $7,914
2018 $118 (1.2%) $9,345 (98.8%) $9,462
2019 $49 (0.5%) $10,620 (99.5%) $10,669

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Amana Academy School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 154th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 152nd of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.2%
Ranks 88th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 102nd of 577 Middle schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Amana Academy School)52.368.1
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)48.652.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Amana Academy School)69.277.8
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)57.159.2
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Amana Academy School)71.651.8
 19.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)51.548.8
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Amana Academy School)71.657.3
 14.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)55.655.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Amana Academy School)75.367.9
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)54.955.9
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Amana Academy School)65.862.8
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)48.548.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Amana Academy School)64.451.3
 13.1%
   5th Grade Science (Fulton County)44.949.1
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Amana Academy School)7870.4
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)5751
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Amana Academy School)53.846.9
 6.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)48.942.6
 6.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Amana Academy School)48.360
 11.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)47.950.8
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Amana Academy School)44.843.8
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)48.642.6
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Amana Academy School)86.274.2
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)50.553.9
 3.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Amana Academy School)34.141.9
 7.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)38.541.5
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Amana Academy School)68.335.6
 32.7%
   8th Grade Science (Fulton County)36.431.4
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Amana Academy School)53.830.6
 23.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Fulton County)46.838.5
 8.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Amana Academy School)95.884.2
 11.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fulton County)49.349.3
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Amana Academy School)93.866.7
 27.1%
   End of Course Biology (Fulton County)57.955
 2.9%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students694731
 5.3%
African American289296
 2.4%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian120138
 15%
Hispanic9599
 4.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White150148
 1.3%
Two or More Races3746
 24.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.2%30.1%
 15.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 731 students attended Amana Academy School.

Students at Amana Academy School are 40% African American, 20% White, 19% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Amana Academy School ranks 152nd of 1243 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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