With more than 30,000 members in the United States, Canada, and 46 other countries, AMLE represents principals, teachers, central office personnel, professors, college students, parents, community leaders, and educational consultants.

[3] AMLE is the only international education association dedicated exclusively to those in the middle grades.

The organization also provides guidance through a "strategic vision setting to help foster ongoing growth and success.

[5] AMLE provides professional development, journals, books, research, and other information to assist educators helping them to reach every student, grow professionally, and create great schools.

As of August 2022, the organization’s chief executive officer is Stephanie Simpson.