SAM TASBY MIDDLE
709 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
709
Total Students
54.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic | 441 |
| Black | 158 |
| Asian | 68 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic441 (62.2 %)
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Black158 (22.3 %)
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Asian68 (9.6 %)
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White35 (4.9 %)
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Two or More5 (0.7 %)
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American Indian1 (0.1 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | DALLAS ISD |
| Phone: | (972)502-1900 |
| Website: | http://www.dallasisd.org/tasby |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 709 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 54.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 736 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 10 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
216
Grade 7
227
Grade 8
266
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 216 |
| Grade 7 | 227 |
| Grade 8 | 266 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 340 | 48% |
| Male | 369 | 52% |
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