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.
752
Total Students
44.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAM TASBY MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White26
Hispanic477
Black131
Asian95
Two or More12
American Indian10
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    477 (63.4%)
  • Black
    131 (17.4%)
  • Asian
    95 (12.6%)
  • White
    26 (3.5%)
  • Two or More
    12 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    10 (1.3%)
  • 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: 752
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 736
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Grade 6 268
Grade 7 258
Grade 8 226

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SAM TASBY MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6268
Grade 7258
Grade 8226
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SAM TASBY MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35747.5%
Male39552.5%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)