Serving 879 students in grades 6-8, Poe Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Poe Middle serves the eastern part of Annandale, VA, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being around 1.5 miles and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poe Middle School's student population of 879 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
879 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Motto
Making it Happen at Poe
School Rankings
Poe Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poe Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1634 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
17%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poe Middle School's ranking?
Poe Middle School is ranked #1634 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Poe Middle School often compared to?
Poe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holmes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Poe Middle School?
879 students attend Poe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Poe Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poe Middle School?
Poe Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Poe Middle School offer ?
Poe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Poe Middle School part of?
Poe Middle School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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