Original Research by School Decision on S T E P - Detention
S T E P - DETENTION is an alternative middle school operated by Jarrell ISD in Georgetown, but it is no longer active. The school served only eighth grade and was located at 200 Wilco Way in Georgetown.
State assessment data from 2021-22 is the most recent available. Texas administered STAAR tests in math, English language arts, science, and social studies to eighth graders. The school had a very small tested cohort—just one student was assessed across all four subjects. Because the cohort is so small, proficiency rates cannot be meaningfully reported; the data shows only that one student was tested in each subject.
No enrollment figures, demographic data, program descriptions, staffing, or attendance records were available in the data. The school's status is listed as inactive, so it is no longer enrolling students.
An alternative school serves students who have typically faced barriers in a traditional school setting, including students with discipline histories, court involvement, or significant academic gaps. These schools often operate with smaller classes, more individualized instruction, and different pacing than mainstream schools. The name and location suggest this was a school tied to the juvenile justice system or court-involved youth in Williamson County.
Jarrell ISD itself is experiencing rapid growth. The district nearly doubled its enrollment over a recent span and is projected to roughly double again, with new campuses opening on a rolling basis. In 2023, voters approved a bond package funding two new elementary schools, a new middle school, high school renovations, and a districtwide operations center. The District Operations Center opened in August 2025, and Berry Creek Elementary is scheduled to open in August 2026. A new middle school is also part of the bond-funded pipeline. This growth context means the district is actively building capacity and reshaping its facility footprint.
Georgetown itself has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. The community centers on a historic downtown square anchored by the Williamson County Courthouse, with civic life and local employers spanning healthcare, education, manufacturing, and services. Residential areas extend north into broader neighborhoods with larger lots. The regional trail system and San Gabriel Park offer outdoor recreation. Southwestern University sits just east of downtown and is developing a large mixed-use district. Housing values in the area have declined slightly year-over-year, though they remain above state and national benchmarks.
Without current data on this specific school, a parent or resident seeking information about alternative or court-involved youth services in the district would want to contact Jarrell ISD directly about available programs and placements.
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