About our School - A History of Fine Tradition and Learning
Gordon Middle School reached the pinnacle of educational recognition in 1993 when it was selected as a Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education's National Secondary School Recognition Program. The school was honored for its excellence in the fall of 1993 by President Clinton at the White House.
The national honor gave Gordon the distinction of being recognized as one of the top 208 secondary schools in the country from thousands of applicants. The rigorous judging by educational leaders focused on many critical aspects of education at Gordon during a three-day review process. The review focused on 45 different categories at Gordon, from school climate to curriculum and extracurricular activities as well as parent and community involvement. Also that year Gordon was named a Blue Ribbon Award winner by the state of Pennsylvania. That same standard of excellence is a goal of Gordon Middle School every year and every day.
Gordon Middle School, located on Kersey Street between Third and Fourth Avenues, Coatesville, was opened on Sept. 5, 1963 as Gordon Junior High School. The enrollment for grades seven, eight and nine was then at 602. Currently the school houses 500 students in grades six, seven and eight. Gordon is one of three middle schools in the Coatesville School District. The school is named after William T. Gordon, the first Superintendent of Schools in Coatesville. Gordon, born in 1846, served as Superintendent for 42 years, retiring in 1918.
Gordon Middle School was named a National Blue Ribbon award winner in 1993.