Sam Tasby Middle
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
1,266th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 26%▲ Improving
7001 FAIR OAKS AVE, Dallas, TX 75231
(972)502-1900NCES ID 481623011196Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 629 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 669 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2006, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.5% | 65.5% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 17.0% | 20.0% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 15.2% | 10.9% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| White | 3.0% | 2.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2006. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $303K in zip 75231 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.