AMLE Schools of Distinction® AMLE is on a mission to recognize schools committed to continuous improvement and the characteristics of successful middle grades schools. AMLE Schools of Distinction is both a recognition and continuous improvement program open to any school that educates students aged 10-15. Schools of Distinction are recognized annually at the AMLE National Conference. Schools will be celebrated for their commitment to the middle grades best practices outlined in AMLE’s foundational text, The Successful Middle School: This We Believe, while also being guided through a process of self-assessment and strategic vision setting to help foster ongoing growth and success. Become an AMLE School of Distinction | Current State of Arizona Laveen Elementary School (2022) Explore All AMLE Schools of Distinction Program Brochure |