Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Dallas ISD

Sam Tasby Middle School

7001 Fair Oaks Ave, Dallas, TX 75231 · (972) 502-1900

B
84 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (B 84).
752students
17.1students per teacher
93.4%attendance
19thof 36 Dallas ISD middle schools
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BBAABBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Sam Tasby Middle School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 75

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 87

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 76

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Sam Tasby Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level68%
Meets grade level38%
Dallas ISD middle schools: 42.8%
Masters grade level16%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

752students in 2024–25Up 12% from 669 the year before
17.1students per teacher44 full-time teachers
18.2average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
8.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$70,131average teacher base pay
99.2%from low-income familiesDallas ISD middle schools: 89.8%
80.6%English learners
13.4%in gifted & talented
20.4%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 63.4%African American 17.4%Asian 12.6%White 3.5%Two or More Races 1.6%

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Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BBenjamin Franklin International Exploratory AcademyDallas ISD · 83 · 1.7 mi BForest Meadow Middle SchoolRichardson ISD · 80 · 2.3 mi AHighland Park Middle SchoolHighland Park ISD · 95 · 2.8 mi AMcCulloch IntermediateHighland Park ISD · 95 · 2.8 mi BLake Highlands Middle SchoolRichardson ISD · 88 · 3.1 mi PClassical School of DallasPrivate · PK–9 · 0.4 mi POur Redeemer Lutheran SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 0.8 mi POur Redeemer Lutheran School of DallasPrivate · PK–6 · 0.8 mi
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Questions about Sam Tasby Middle School

What is Sam Tasby Middle School’s TEA rating?

Sam Tasby Middle School earned a B (84 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (84) in 2025.

What grades does Sam Tasby Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 7001 Fair Oaks Ave in Dallas.

How many students go to Sam Tasby Middle School?

752 students in 2024–25, up 12% from 669 the year before. There are about 17 students for every teacher.

How does Sam Tasby Middle School compare with other Dallas ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 19th of 36 Dallas ISD middle schools (tied with 1 other). 22% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Sam Tasby Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.