DR FREDERICK DOUGLASS TODD SR MIDDLE

www.dallasisd.org/zumwalt

427 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sarah Zumwalt Middle School is a public school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, serving students within the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, focusing on core curriculum areas while often incorporating extracurricular activities and support services aimed at fostering student growth and social-emotional development.

As a member of the Dallas ISD community, the school emphasizes student achievement and the cultivation of a safe, structured learning environment. By leveraging district resources and technology, Sarah Zumwalt Middle School works to address the diverse needs of its student population, striving to improve academic performance and encourage active participation in school life. For families seeking specific information on programs, enrollment, or campus events, the school’s official website serves as the primary portal for updates and administrative communication.

427

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR FREDERICK DOUGLASS TODD SR MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	192
Black	207
Asian	10
Two or More	4
American Indian	5

Black
207 (48.5%)
Hispanic
192 (45.0%)
Asian
10 (2.3%)
White
9 (2.1%)
American Indian
5 (1.2%)
Two or More
4 (0.9%)

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)749-3600
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/zumwalt
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	418
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 136

Grade 7 134

Grade 8 157

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR FREDERICK DOUGLASS TODD SR MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	136
Grade 7	134
Grade 8	157

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR FREDERICK DOUGLASS TODD SR MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	211	49.4%
Male	216	50.6%

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