Sam Tasby Middle
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades 6-8
1,266th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 26%▲ Improving
Sam Tasby Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sam Tasby Middle 1,266th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 26% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — improving.
Sam Tasby Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 629 students tested
Sam Tasby Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 669 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.9% | 65.5% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Black | 18.5% | 20.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 17.0% | 10.9% | ▼ 6.1 pts | |
| White | 2.9% | 2.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Sam Tasby Middle
Typical home value $303K in zip 75231 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Sam Tasby Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory AcadDallas ISD · 1.7 mi away837th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 44% - 4Forest Meadow MiddleRichardson ISD · 2.3 mi away1,117th of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 34% - 10Highland Park MiddleHighland Park ISD · 2.8 mi away12th of 1,701
ELA 91% · Math 90% - 10Mcculloch IntHighland Park ISD · 2.8 mi away11th of 1,701
ELA 94% · Math 87% - 8Lake Highlands MiddleRichardson ISD · 3.1 mi away395th of 1,701
ELA 66% · Math 53% - 6Robert T Hill MiddleDallas ISD · 3.4 mi away795th of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 41% - 10Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration AcademyDallas ISD · 3.8 mi away33rd of 1,701
ELA 94% · Math 77% - 10Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted AcademyDallas ISD · 4.3 mi away1st of 1,701
ELA 100% · Math 96%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sam Tasby Middle in?
Sam Tasby Middle is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Sam Tasby Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sam Tasby Middle 1,266th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Sam Tasby Middle?
Hispanic 66%, Black 20%, Asian 11%, White 2% (669 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sam Tasby Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75231 is $303K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.