- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
Sam Tasby Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sam Tasby Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481623011196
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Tasby Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #38 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam Tasby Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Tasby Middle ranks #38 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Sam Tasby Middle shrank from 709 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 481623011196 · Dallas, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 13.9:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Sam Tasby Middle shrank from 709 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sam Tasby Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 752
Sam Tasby Middle
752 students
What this shows Sam Tasby Middle reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam Tasby Middle compares
Sam Tasby Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
African American 17.4%
Asian 12.6%
White 3.5%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Sam Tasby Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sam Tasby Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Tasby Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~752 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sam Tasby Middle
How many students attend Sam Tasby Middle?
Sam Tasby Middle has 752 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Tasby Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Tasby Middle is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sam Tasby Middle?
95.2% of students at Sam Tasby Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Tasby Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sam Tasby Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Tasby Middle?
Sam Tasby Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sam Tasby Middle rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Tasby Middle ranks #38 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Sam Tasby Middle, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.