SAM TASBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

SAM TASBY MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 969 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 71 teachers, SAM TASBY MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SAM TASBY MIDDLE School, located at 7001 Fair Oaks Avenue in Dallas, Texas, is a public school serving students in the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Named in honor of Sam Tasby—a pivotal figure in the landmark desegregation case *Tasby v. Estes* that reshaped Dallas education—the school carries a legacy rooted in the pursuit of educational equity and community progress. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive middle school experience, focusing on both academic development and social-emotional growth for students in the surrounding North Dallas/Lake Highlands area.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with DISD standards and offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. In addition to core subjects, SAM TASBY MIDDLE often features elective courses, extracurricular activities, and support services aimed at fostering student engagement and addressing the diverse needs of its student population. By leveraging the resources of the Dallas Independent School District, the school strives to create a structured learning environment that encourages academic achievement and prepares its students to become informed, active members of their community.

For more information, contact SAM TASBY MIDDLE at (972) 502-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.