Two of Maryland’s Leading School Districts Partner with Xello for College and Career Readiness

Frederick County Public School District and Harford County Public Schools choose Xello to help students discover their path to post-secondary success.

April 29, 2025 New York, NY —Two of Maryland’s leading school districts, Frederick County Public School District and Harford County Public Schools, have partnered with Xello to elevate their college and career readiness programs. Both districts, known for their commitment to equity and excellence, chose Xello for its industry-leading training and technical support, student-centric tools and resources, and gold-standard accessibility features.

These two districts serve thousands of middle and high school students and demonstrate strong academic performance and graduation outcomes that exceed state averages.

Frederick County Public Schools supports approximately 48,906 students across 70 schools. The district boasts a 93.1% graduation rate for the Class of 2023. FCPS students also outperform state averages, with proficiency rates in English/Language Arts exceeding the state by 11 to 16 points and math scores surpassing by 4 to 15 points.

Harford County Public Schools serves 38,105 students in pre-K through 12th grade across 55 public schools, including 11 high schools and 10 middle schools. The district reported a 90.8% graduation rate for the Class of 2023. Academic performance remains above state averages, with math proficiency at 27% and reading proficiency at 50%. Harford County schools hold an average ranking of 7/10, placing them in the top 50% of Maryland public schools.

“After a rigorous vetting and approval process, we chose Xello because it met all the accessibility and student data management standards we needed. We appreciate how Xello’s expert support team are with us every step of the way. Solutions are provided the same day, sometimes in minutes.” said Melissa Dethlefsen, Career Coaching Specialist at Harford County Public Schools. “Students and staff are really engaged and we have only scratched the surface of what Xello will do for our students’ futures.”

Frederick and Harford Counties are setting a powerful example of what it means to invest in student futures,” said Matt McQuillen, CEO and co-founder of Xello. “We’re proud to support their vision to equip every student with the tools and guidance to confidently pursue post-secondary success.”

About Xello

Xello is an EdTech company that provides a comprehensive, high-quality college and career readiness platform for K-12 school districts, helping students build self-knowledge and skills, explore post-secondary options, and transform their aspirations into actionable plans for a successful and sustainable future. Explore more at xello.world