Poe Middle

7000 Cindy Ln
Annandale, VA 22003

879 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Poe Middle School, located in Annandale, Virginia, is a vibrant educational institution serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system. As a community-focused middle school, it emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to support the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student population during their critical adolescent years. The school is known for fostering an inclusive environment that encourages students to pursue excellence while developing the necessary skills for high school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Poe Middle School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and arts programs, which help students explore their interests and build strong peer connections. The school is deeply committed to engaging parents and the broader Annandale community, often hosting events that promote collaboration and student success. With a dedicated staff and a focus on equity and innovation, Poe Middle School strives to create a safe and welcoming space where every student is challenged to reach their full potential.

879

Total Students

73.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poe Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	608
Black	64
Asian	105
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

Hispanic
608 (69.2%)
Asian
105 (11.9%)
White
84 (9.6%)
Black
64 (7.3%)
Two or More
15 (1.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)813-3800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	879
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	675
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 280

Grade 7 293

Grade 8 306