Edgar Allan Poe Middle School is one of three middle schools in Fairfax County for sixth through eighth graders. The school aims to challenge students and encourage students to safely and earnestly explore their abilities and interests. Students are placed into teams represented by animals (such as team Penguin), and within these teams they learn English, math, science and social studies. Poe offers programs including ESOL, Early Identification Program, International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program with Annandale High School, College Success Program and Algebra Readiness.