Third-grade Detroit student is accepted into the elite high-IQ society Mensa

A bright third-grader from Detroit is making his family and community proud after being accepted into Mensa, the prestigious organization for individuals with exceptional intelligence.

Eight-year-old Myles Dantzler learned recently he has been accepted into Mensa, the world’s largest and oldest high IQ organization, Click On Detroit reports. The nonprofit organization admits individuals who score in the 98th percentile or higher on a standardized proctored IQ test or other approved intelligence assessment.

“I got one of the highest scores on the IQ test,” Myles said. “It really makes me proud of myself.”

Mensa also shared a statement celebrating Myles’ introduction to the leading organization, who provides an intellectual and social community with over 150,000 members worldwide.

“Myles has been a welcome addition to the Mensa family, enhancing the strong education he receives at Bates Academy. We are thrilled for him and his family,” the organization said. “Gifted youth represent our largest segment of new members, and for good reason. American Mensa understands their challenges and tremendous potential and offers a wealth of resources and a supportive community.”

The Bates Academy third-grader enjoys many of the same things as other kids his age: playing video games, spending time with his toys and hanging out with his siblings. But Dantzler also has a deep curiosity, often turning to educational YouTube videos to explore topics ranging from dinosaurs to geography.

“There’s an underwater country called Zealandia. It’s actually the eighth continent,” Myles said cheerfully.

Myles’ father, Michael Dantzler, describes his son as “a kind-hearted, well-rounded child.” From an early age, his parents recognized his exceptional abilities. They noted that he asked insightful questions and grasped new concepts faster than many children his age.

“When he started reading words I couldn’t read or correcting me when I read books to him, I thought, OK, this is it,” said Jamilla Johnson, Myles’ mother.

Now that he’s only 8 years old and officially admitted to Mensa, Myles will have new opportunities to expand his intellect and connect with peers who share his curiosity. His teachers say they are incredibly proud and eager to see what his bright future holds.

“It was well-deserved and well-deserved,” said Elinka Lewandowski, Myles’ reading teacher.

“This gives him a lot of opportunities to really grow his intellect and his IQ,” added Benjamin Higgins, his science and social studies teacher.

His teachers say his achievements have energized his classmates and inspired them to push themselves, work harder and raise their standards.

“I think they’re very excited. A few of them asked, ‘What does it mean? And how can I do it?’ said Natelege Sims, his accelerated math teacher.

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