Serving 752 students in grades 6-8, Sam Tasby Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Sam Tasby Middle School is located in the northern part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sam Tasby Middle School's student population of 752 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
752 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sam Tasby Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam Tasby Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6377 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Tasby Middle School's ranking?
Sam Tasby Middle School is ranked #6377 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sam Tasby Middle School often compared to?
Sam Tasby Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emmett J Conrad High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sam Tasby Middle School?
752 students attend Sam Tasby Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sam Tasby Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sam Tasby Middle School?
Sam Tasby Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sam Tasby Middle School offer ?
Sam Tasby Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sam Tasby Middle School part of?
Sam Tasby Middle School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Sam Tasby Middle School located?
Sam Tasby Middle School is located in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 5 other public schools located in Vickery Meadow.
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