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#1663 of 1,851 schools in VA
Poe Middle
Middle School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Annandale, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7000 Cindy Ln, Annandale, VA 22003
- Math 41% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Poe Middle score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Poe Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,109
Median home value
$694,300
Median rent
$1,988/mo
College educated
50.6%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips School-annandalePrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 1–12 | 0.5 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Word of Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Holmes MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 892 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #179 of 199
- District spending per student
- $18,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Poe Middle is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poe Middle
Poe Middle is a public middle school in Annandale, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 895 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,663 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poe Middle
What grades does Poe Middle serve?
Poe Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Poe Middle?
Poe Middle has an enrollment of approximately 895 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Poe Middle is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poe Middle rank in VA?
Poe Middle ranks #1,663 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Poe Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Poe Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Poe Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poe Middle has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Poe Middle a charter school?
No, Poe Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poe Middle a Title I school?
No, Poe Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poe Middle?
76.9% of students at Poe Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 895
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (703) 813-3800
- Area population (ZIP 22003)
- 58,154
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22003; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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