The Maxwell AFB Elementary/Middle School, which houses grades PK through 8, was established in 1963. MEMS is a Department of Defense Education Activity Americas (DoDEA-Americas) school. Since its inception, the school has provided educational services for military dependents living in permanent housing on Maxwell Air Force Base. Students who reside at Gunter Annex were declared eligible to attend in 2002. Middle School was added at the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year. An ongoing pilot program, begun in 2021, extends eligibility to some military-connected students living off base. MEMS is in the Southeast District and part of the Georgia/Alabama Community, which encompasses Fort Novosel, Fort Benning, and Maxwell Air Force Base.
Students moved into a 21st century school building in 2020, after returning back from COVID-necessitated remote learning. The building includes 19 learning labs, situated in grade-level neighborhoods. There is also a gymnasium, performance area, and small group areas. Teachers collaborate in special work areas, located next to their neighborhoods. A partial renovation of the legacy building brought a science lab, art room, and STEM lab into usage in 2022. Construction continues on renovations that will house the middle school in 2024.
Eagles SOAR at Maxwell. All students are expected to be safe, be on-task, be accountable, and be respectful.