STEP DETENTION CENTER

GRANGER ISD
300 N COLORADO ST
GRANGER, TX 76530
Not reported M - M
School Overview
The **W.M.S. Lott Juvenile Center**, located in Granger, Texas, is a secure residential facility operated by the Williamson County Juvenile Services Department. As a juvenile detention center, its primary function is to provide short-term, secure custody for youth who have been arrested or are awaiting court hearings. The facility is designed to ensure public safety while managing individuals who have been placed under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system within Williamson County.

Beyond its role in housing and detention, the center adheres to state-mandated standards for the care, supervision, and rehabilitation of juveniles. The facility integrates essential programming, including educational services, to ensure that detained youth maintain academic progress despite their confinement. By providing a structured environment, the center aims to address the behavioral needs of the residents while preparing them for their eventual transition back into the community or to long-term residential programs.
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School Details
Status: Inactive
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: GRANGER ISD
Phone: (512)859-2173
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade breakdown: M - M