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.
709
Total Students
54.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAM TASBY MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White35
Hispanic441
Black158
Asian68
Two or More5
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    441 (62.2 %)
  • Black
    158 (22.3 %)
  • Asian
    68 (9.6 %)
  • White
    35 (4.9 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SAM TASBY MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6216
Grade 7227
Grade 8266
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SAM TASBY MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female34048%
Male36952%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)